Liz Mahon of PHX Ireland Wins HR Rising Star of the Year at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025

Last month, Liz Mahon of PHX Ireland was named HR Rising Star of the Year at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, recognising her transformative impact on learning, development, and organisational culture.

Recognised for her transformative impact on learning and development, Liz has become an indispensable member of PHX Ireland’s HR team. Her forward-thinking approach modernised digital training, delivered major cost savings, and doubled soft-skills content, all while fostering collaboration, mentoring, and a culture of inclusion across the organisation.

The judging panel highlighted Liz’s innovative mindset, leadership, and commitment to inclusivity, noting how her initiatives have created lasting improvements in both employee development and organisational performance.

“This entrant caught the attention of our judges for her transformative approach to learning and development,” they said, commending her measurable results and the positive influence on McCabe’s culture.

For Liz, leadership is about more than process—it’s about empowering others, cultivating growth, and embedding inclusion into every facet of HR practice. Her work continues to inspire peers and emerging professionals across Ireland’s HR community.

In the spirit of past award recipients, Liz Mahon’s success showcases how visionary HR practice can influence culture, drive results, and inspire future entrants to redefine organisational excellence.

With 2026 awards on the horizon, the question now becomes: who will rise as Ireland’s next HR changemakers?

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